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[Nexus 5 General] gooselk:
Hi folks,

please help me. I was redirected here from another thread and I read through the OP in preperation for the 5.0-Update. I know it's not quite on the horizon yet but I wanna get ready for it. The problem is that I find myself in none of the possible scenarios. Here's what I've got:

4.4.4 KTU84P

Bootloader unlocked

Rooted with CF-Auto-Root, no custom recovery

Xposed framework with Google Search API and No Lock Home installed

Otherwise fully stock

After all I could extract I'd only have to get rid of the Xposed framework (proper uninstall of the framework that is, not just uninstalling the installer) and I'm good for the OTA once it arrives. Am I about right?

Please bear with me if I missed the important information as I have a bit of trouble translating all of that technical stuff :o Could someone please point out for me whether I'm right or not? BTW... I am aware that I will lose root doing the OTA.

Thanks in advance!

Cheers ... Lars
[Nexus 5 General] iTchill:
I second that !!! What aboit the factory images ?
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
My guess is OTA first then Images. Possibly a shared flashable zip of the OTA before the images get released if we are lucky. But don't expect any of this until at least Mid Nov
[Nexus 5 General] maddoggin:
"It was initially reported that the WiFi-only variants of the Nexus 7 2013 and Nexus 10 will be the first devices to receive the new update, but it seems that all Nexus devices will start receiving Lollipop starting this Monday. "

source: http://www.android.gs/android-5-0-l...5-nexus-7-and-nexus-10-what-you-need-to-know/

source: http://www.android.gs/android-5-0-l...us-7-and-nexus-10-confirmed-for-november-3rd/
[Nexus 5 General] monkeypaws:
Poor choice in an article that doesn't have any source for their info.
[Nexus 5 General] maddoggin:
yeah i guess google doesnt count as a good source anymore my bad!
[Nexus 5 General] badboy47:
Which Monday? Today Monday or next Monday?
[Nexus 5 General] monkeypaws:
That's not what I meant. The source is good but google never said n5 today. Just WiFi tablets.
[Nexus 5 General] maddoggin:
heres another article quoting the same image from google although i cannot find the source of that iamge. take it however you want.

http://en.mobi4all.com/officially-confirmed-android-lollipop-comes-on-november-3rd/

another one with the same image

http://www.unbox.ph/gadget/android-5-0-lollipop-coming-to-nexus-4-5-and-7-on-november-3/
[Nexus 5 General] monkeypaws:
Right but google also stated that only the WiFi tablets n7 (2013) and n10 would be first, n4,n5 later here ya go. https://mobile.twitter.com/googlenexus/status/529319198351450112
[Nexus 5 General] maddoggin:
that maybe true but im pretty sure the images will be available as soon as ota's start rolling out for any nexus device. these articles seem to be sourcing the same tweet from google but your right it doesnt specifically state that all nexus devices will get ota. in either case ota can take upto two weeks for all devices to get, if not more.
[Nexus 5 General] monkeypaws:
Factory images would be a treat. Google has been so vague this year with everything. As someone else stated google probably won't release updates for the nexus 5 if the nexus 6 hasn't been released yet
[Nexus 5 General] maddoggin:
doesnt say only wifi devices on that tweet but i know what your talking about i saw the article a while back. anyways just passing along the latest info around the interweb.
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
You are correct that the only thing you need to do is uninstall xposed framework
[Nexus 5 General] gooselk:
Thanks a lot :)
[Nexus 5 General] Eluveitie:
Hey. I am on 4.4.4, with root, Xposed and TWRP recovery.

When the update it here, I will get rid of Xposed. Regarding going back to stock recovery for the OTA, is there a way just to flash stock recovery without wiping/format/flashing KitKat again?
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
Yes, just flash the stock recovery image in fastboot
[Nexus 5 General] :
Guys, a reminder.... This isn't a when's 5.0 coming thread... Or rumor mill. ?

It's a help desk.

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And we all know a certain Moderator frequently visits the thread. ?
[Nexus 5 General] Eluveitie:
And pardon my ignorance, where can I find it?

Kind of new to N5 so trying to go through this with understanding everything in order to learn the process.
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
Download the factory image. It's a .tgz file. Extract it using 7-zip or winrar. Inside is a .zip, extract that too. In there you'll find recovery.img. That's what you want to use with fastboot
[Nexus 5 General] Eluveitie:
Much appreciated!

This won't delete anything whatsoever right ? The only difference is I will be back to stock recovery instead of custom recovery?
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
Won't delete anything but replace the custom recovery with stock
[Nexus 5 General] efrant:
The 5.0 rollout is starting today according to Google, but it doesn't specifically say when the N5 5.0 rollout will start.

http://officialandroid.blogspot.ca/2014/11/designing-perfect-lollipop.html
[Nexus 5 General] ptr_hamilton:
I'll leave this here, not only tablets in this post [emoji6]

https://plus.google.com/107797272029781254158/posts/UC4tz1Ymcvw
[Nexus 5 General] Eluveitie:
And that's it? Now I am eligible to get the OTA?

I wish you and your nexus the best of best!
[Nexus 5 General] monkeypaws:
People need to stop posting this. There's no reference to n5
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
Guys I've been away for just a few hours and now I come back to post after post that has nothing to do with this thread. Please do not post any rumors, links, etc in my thread. This is meant to be an OTA thread where users ask for help. This is not a discussion thread. Go to the Android L discussion thread for this kind of stuff. Thank you

Discussion Thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2795890

Android 5.0 Lollipop Developer Preview Discussion
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
No modified system files and stock recovery and you should be good!
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
I guess we can expect 5.0 Lollipop Custom ROMs based on Official 5.0 for the Nexus 5 later this week :)

Source: https://android.googlesource.com/mirror/manifest/

Maybe that will keep these posts above at bay? :fingerscrossed:
[Nexus 5 General] El Daddy:
Good Luck! :D
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
Famous Last words right? :p
[Nexus 5 General] Mairo:
Hi , I wondering if pre-rooted android 5.0 coming up, then wich scenario I should use. I have rooted stock rom, stock kernel, custom recovery TWRP 2.8.1.0 and also I have adaway and greeify. can I escape easy and just need to use scenaryo 2 or using adaway and greenify means that I have some system modifications?
[Nexus 5 General] WettbackMartyr:
For root on lollipop a custom kernel is going to be required as far as we know right now FYI. Therfore you would need to be flashing a CUSTOM pre-rooted ROM. With that being said a full wipe would always be recommended. However since you are on stock with only Adaway and Greenify as your tweaks you can try an factory image flash using fastboot of the system, boot and recovery.img of 4.4.4 which would bring you back to true stock and the attempt to receive the OTA or flash the zip when it gets uploaded. If that doesn't work for you then I'd recommend the flash - all fastboot install of factory system image of lollipop for a completely fresh start. Just back up your app data before with TiBu and for God sakes man make a nandroid! Good luck ??
[Nexus 5 General] BlueSharky:
I'm on 4.4.2, rooted, with TWRP, Xposed, some removed system apps and DPI changes. I'd like to revert to stock without losing any data/apps and then use the OTA update to get 4.4.4, and then 5.0 when it's out. I'll re-root after that.

How should I proceed?
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
I doubt you'll be able to without losing data so back everything up off your device. But flash the system and boot images from 4.4.2 in fastboot. Then see if the otas work
[Nexus 5 General] javieramiri:
Google has stock images in the development page, I'm not too sure if you'll to lose your data if you flash it as Google's says

(I don't speak English very well, I hope you could understand me)
[Nexus 5 General] BlueSharky:
Thanks for the responses. So you're suggesting I do the following steps:

1. Download the system and boot images for 4.4.2 from this link (https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#hammerhead) and flash them

2. Uninstall Xposed framework

3. Try OTAing the regular way

Correct me if I'm wrong or if the order is wrong.
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
You will not have to remove xposed, flashing the system image will do that
[Nexus 5 General] BlueSharky:
Alright, will backup first and give it a shot. Thanks a million!

I'll let you know how it goes :)
[Nexus 5 General] Elluel:
[MENTION=4828464]Sandman-007[/MENTION]: I think it would be a good idea to link [MENTION=2872010]rootSU[/MENTION]'s thread: http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/general/info-rooted-user-learn-to-update-t2927876

Maybe fewer people will want to bother with the trouble with silly OTAs.
[Nexus 5 General] Ugericeman:
I have android 5 preview running on my nexus 5 which I installed following Google's directions using ADB. When the OTA is released do I have to go back to stock to get the update or can I update from the preview to the final version?
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
1. Fastboot Lollipop images

Or

2. Go back to stock KitKat and OTA

Sorry for short response. In a hurry....
[Nexus 5 General] :
Still update is in development mode???

Nov 3 = no update

due to wifi bug draining battery (nexus 5)?

new date came Nov 12 :(

Motorola does it again... Provide update before nexus devices?

so why I bought nexus 5???

Releasing source code before nexus update was bad move, OEM got the advantage.

What you think>?
[Nexus 5 General] seandorsman:
Thanks for the info OP!
[Nexus 5 General] Aerys:
Doesn't really matter they released AOSP sources. OEM's get it earlier anyways.
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
Motorola did not release an OTA. It was a soak test. Kind of like our Dev Preview. Only a few people got it. We have 2 Dev Prevs and AOSP. OEMs are not going to beat Google to anything.
[Nexus 5 General] Elluel:
I think its a good idea to remind people that this thread is for OTA help. Not for Lollipop speculation and complaining.
[Nexus 5 General] :
I tried that several posts ago. Lol

Just call for a thread clean if it gets too silly.

You're absolutely right. This is a specific help thread for OTA's... The less OT the better. ?

Um ... Sorry for my OT now. ?
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
Yea my bad guys I got carried away. Sorry :(. I'll call for a thread clean if it gets to bad. Thanks everyone for keeping me in check. I'm glad you guys have my back :)
[Nexus 5 General] El Daddy:
This threads sole purpose is to help users get through applying the OTA.

It is not for speculation or off-topic discussion.

Any more OT posts will not be tolerated.

Thanks,

El Daddy
[Nexus 5 General] jj14:
The link (in the first post of this thread) to RootSU's thread is broken - it is linking to http://<font size="5">http//xdaforu...o-rooted-user-learn-to-update-t2927876</font>

I think it should be http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/general/info-rooted-user-learn-to-update-t2927876
[Nexus 5 General] Zyphur:
Quick question. I'm currently on Franco Kernel, Final 5.0 preview, newest Twrp and su. What would be the most efficient way for me to go to the official 5.0 later today?

Do I just need to fastboot? Don't really remember, and wanna make sure I have my root and su and all. Thanks in advance.
[Nexus 5 General] fkloznica:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...d-for-the-nexus-5-6-7-2012-and-2013-9-and-10/
[Nexus 5 General] :
This is about OTA's. So to get an ota in your case, you will need to flash the stock firmware for 4.4.4 completely. With fastboot.

As far as root and all that... I'm not sure, but that may take some time to be worked out.
[Nexus 5 General] slimdizzy:
Wait for a flashable zip then.
[Nexus 5 General] luisangel89:
Everyone from the other thread that got shut down is now here. Please let's not make them do it for this thread. Thanks and mexico is winning against Holland!!!! 1-0

#noerapenal
[Nexus 5 General] lowtje:
OTA is here :)
[Nexus 5 General] ccnky:
What country?
[Nexus 5 General] dextrey:
Have the OTA URL?
[Nexus 5 General] a g bell:
Link pls
[Nexus 5 General] Shamrock13:
So if you have just a custom Kernel installed, can I restore my backup that I created with Franco's app and then be able to accept the OTA? Will I have to flash the actual boot.img or system.img?
[Nexus 5 General] gaurav2009:
If I am completely stock with unlocked bootloader,can I install OTA or locked bootloader is required? thanks
[Nexus 5 General] Malinnn:
Take the link!!!
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
You're fine the way you are. No need to lock the bootloader
[Nexus 5 General] gaurav2009:
Thanks I am out of thanks will hit thank button tomorrow :)
[Nexus 5 General] srathi:
I'm at "Scenario #1", except that I've encryption enabled. Can I use the adb method for OTA upgrade?

Thanks.
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
Good question, but I'm pretty sure the ota will work for you just fine. Lollipop has encryption enabled as default. In fact in stock you can't disable it.
[Nexus 5 General] cmhampton:
Hey guys. I am completely stock, unrooted. Is there a way to pull the OTA without waiting for Google to tell my phone to?
[Nexus 5 General] Shamrock13:
If I only have root and Franco's kernel, will I be able to do the OTA.zip, or will I have to flash the boot.img or system.img?

Thanks! :)
[Nexus 5 General] Tylog:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

No joke, its up
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
They'll be an update zip that'll come out shortly after the ota comes out. It'll be posted in OP.
[Nexus 5 General] xPeriaGUY666:
You need to flash stock kernel back before apply the ota i think
[Nexus 5 General] ljesh:
One question (which will probably be ignored in the hype)

I am currently on the latest developer build. If i install the latest image from adb will i be like stock and will I get the future OTAs?
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
Thank you!

*Note to self: Don't update OP from Tapatalk*
[Nexus 5 General] bohmy1190:
Did anybody get the OTA yet and captured the link?
[Nexus 5 General] xPeriaGUY666:
Yes sir
[Nexus 5 General] or965:
yes .
[Nexus 5 General] Edge330:
I need answer...

Currently I'm running 4.4.4, rooted, custom kernel and recovery, for me OTA dont exist.

What options I have?

Should I wait prerooted 5.0 stock final and just make update with clean cache and dalvik?
[Nexus 5 General] Elluel:
Seems we need another reminder already.

Nobody cares if you're downloading. This thread is for OTA help and nothing else.
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
Ok Guys I am about to leave for a doctor appt. If the update drops while I am gone PM me a link to the update and I will update the OP ASAP. Thank you everyone!
[Nexus 5 General] gaga111:
Will we be able to sideload the update if somebody catches the ota-url?
[Nexus 5 General] garvani:
Just clearing this up but once the OTA link is posted we will be able to update manually, without losing data im assuming? Will this be a trivial process or are we going to have to go through fastboot shenanigans? I have to wait several months for OTA for my nexus 5 (when looking at the factory images, im one that fall into that special Aus/NZ only build :crying:)
[Nexus 5 General] GtrCraft:
Here is the Permissive Boot based on the Lollipop Boot.img:

https://www.mediafire.com/?apla6zzlqjavchh

Let me know if it works

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Here is the Permissive Boot based on the Lollipop Boot.img:

https://www.mediafire.com/?apla6zzlqjavchh

Let me know if it works :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 5 General] krevvy:
adb sideload otazipname.zip

done;)
[Nexus 5 General] GtrCraft:
Here is the Permissive Boot based on the Lollipop Boot.img:

https://www.mediafire.com/?apla6zzlqjavchh

Let me know if it works :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 5 General] kr1pt:
Sorry, but what is that?
[Nexus 5 General] JesusFreak316:
Dang it, you're correct. Got too excited, wanted to share it, and forgot about the thread I was in. Sorry about that.
[Nexus 5 General] tanmayk:
OTA Update anyone?

Has anyone received the OTA yet? Doesn't look like I am getting the update in this batch. :( :crying:
[Nexus 5 General] GtrCraft:
A kernel that allows root
[Nexus 5 General] MidtownHD:
based on the factory image?
[Nexus 5 General] dmuhamma:
Have you tried downloading the zip again? MD5 should be ECC25EAD04672952A59470105AFE8704
[Nexus 5 General] 123go!:
where will it say that? I will try downloading it again, but the version I have is straight from chainfires website
[Nexus 5 General] eilegz:
thanks that worked for me I could copy paste and replace those "corrupted" files and now I flashed, lose my root But it was expected I didn't even need to remove completely xposed which its nice.
[Nexus 5 General] rakshit.sherwoodian:
will it erase anything....

i am running stock rooted and if i flash the zip will it affect my apps or anything or wipe any data or all that stuff ?
[Nexus 5 General] 123go!:
nope, you may lose root though(I did)
[Nexus 5 General] jrs1035:
For scenario #2, is 'OTA.zip' this file? Does it need to be renamed?

http://android.clients.google.com/p...ed-hammerhead-KOT49E-from-KRT16M.7ed504f6.zip
[Nexus 5 General] El Daddy:
That's the file. You can rename it whatever you'd like. Or leave it if you're going to flash with a custom recovery.

I only suggest renaming it if one is to sideload it. Makes it less likely to make a typing mistake.
[Nexus 5 General] khoadpham:
For scenario #2 does this include not having Xpose installed or any other root access apps being installed?
[Nexus 5 General] dicecuber:
in scenario A, 3) Open the command prompt from the directory above on your PC and type the command: 'adb reboot recovery'

Which is the command prompt?
[Nexus 5 General] QWIKSTRIKE:
can not read file errot

I have a locked boot loader stock, and when I get to te send the file you want to upload in recovery it says can't read the file. I am doing this through adb side load, but when I type adb sideload "ota.zip" it says can bot read file! The update file was copied to the platform tools folder
[Nexus 5 General] zallaaa:
Can I just replace it with root explorer?
[Nexus 5 General] kevtrysmoddin:
Great information easily understandable great work
[Nexus 5 General] dmarg:
Wiping Data before Flashing update rom?

I have TWRP but otherwise am stock for everything else + root. Anyway, when updating and flashing the update rom do you need to wipe anything before you flash that rom? How do you save all of your current apps, app states, and data like sms during the update?
[Nexus 5 General] EddyOS:
Don't put the "

e.g. adb sideload ota.zip

NOT

adb sideload "ota.zip"

Also, remember, it's case-sensitive
[Nexus 5 General] zoltrix:
you can also try just typing adb sideload and then literally dragging the zip file into the command window

it doesnt need to be in the same directory..
[Nexus 5 General] lpasq:
Nexus 5, TWRP, SuperSU rooted originally through TWRP method, Xposed Framework, modified Play Music app, many root apps loaded, many GravityBox and other Xposed modules tweaks/features. Apex Launcher.

I flashed zip of the OTA 4.4 1 and all my GravityBox UI hacks and function tweaks working.

First, selected Uninstall Xposed and rebooted. I left every module selected like App Settings, Exchange Bypass, GravityBox, YouTube Adaway. Flashed OTA zip from TWRP. First flash failed because scan of system identified a modified app. I had Play Music inversed with transparent widget. Rebooted system and replaced the original Music2.apk I saved before loading the hacked music app. Back to recovery and flashed OTA no problem. TWRP remained. Needed to update SuperSU to regain BuayBox for root. Then opened Xposed and installed Framework and all module settings loaded perfect.
[Nexus 5 General] QWIKSTRIKE:
" was just the name of the filelolo....I don't use that when I type it in the command line it is added as adb sideload update.zip lol....thanks anyone else know why I get the can not read file error.
[Nexus 5 General] El Daddy:
If you named the file update.zip, the actual name would be update.zip.zip.

Windows auto names extensions by default. That could be your problem.
[Nexus 5 General] QWIKSTRIKE:
Thanks tried that but no good...not to mention that is how XDA has it printedlol update.zip! Windowws 8.1 64 pro might I add.
[Nexus 5 General] shantzg001:
Help: Stuck in TWRP!!

I have a mostly stock but unlocked/rooted Nexus 5 with TWRP custom recovery. Also have xposed installed.

What I did:

1. Uninstall framework from within xposed.

2. Reboot

3. Reboot to recovery (through goo.im stupidly for doing it quickly instead of the keycombo)

4. Install ota through twrp

5. Ota fails with a message "set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed"

6. click on reboot to system. it reboots, waits on google screen for a few seconds, then reboots again to recovery

Tried wiping cache/dalvik, tried rebooting to bootloader and from there to system, etc. But it always does the point 6 from above (reboot, wait on google, reboot to recovery).

From file manager in twrp, i can see that /system, /data etc are intact and all files are there, so it's not a case of accidental deletion of system or data partitions.

Any suggestions?
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
This doesn't have anything to do with the ota but I'd re-download the image

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Guys, this thread is for help on the ota. It is not here to help on flashing the factory image

Edit for what it's worth I've flashed the factory image and everything is up and running. If your having problems it's a bad download or user error.
[Nexus 5 General] Dzontra.nikola:
Hey guys.

I'm total noob about all of this. I own a nexus 5 and 7, both not rooted nor i did anything like unlocking bootloader and stuff. Should i just sit and wait for ota by itself to appear or i can do something to speed it up without rooting my devices?

Thanks! ;)
[Nexus 5 General] :
Lol

ninja'd me. Was just gonna say,

Come on members..... This thread is going to get busy enough..... Let's keep it to OTA help, only.

But you said it, so I won't. ;)
[Nexus 5 General] :
All you can do is wait.
[Nexus 5 General] BigBlue10989:
Now the wait for the URL :eek:
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
I'd wait for the ota. Otherwise read a lot because you should learn a lot before attempting to take the ota manually. P.S. you don't need root to do it but you either need to know ascot fastboot or side loading through recovery
[Nexus 5 General] geemacd:
i am going to ask the same, probably dumb question, that others have ... has anyone pulled the OTA for people ? If so, can someone supply the link ... ive looked in a number of threads and cant see it anywhere.

Dont want to flash the factory image as Ive too much on my phone just now that I cant afford to wipe over
[Nexus 5 General] punkmetalska:
My Nexus 5 is just rooted and unlocked with stock recovery. What's the best way to update to Android 5.0? And what are the steps to do it? Thanks!
[Nexus 5 General] GtrCraft:
Yes but doesn't work. Sorry for OT
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
Wait for the ota
[Nexus 5 General] Zepius:
assuming he made no system modifications.
[Nexus 5 General] punkmetalska:
I think the only sort of system modification I've done is using Titanium Backup to freeze some unwanted apps. Other than that, I don't think I've done any other system modifications.
[Nexus 5 General] kr1pt:
Do I need to have my bootloader unlocked to flash OTA zip?
[Nexus 5 General] BigBlue10989:
Nope
[Nexus 5 General] LMSilva69:
God, i want that ota right now. So excited about this update.

Enviado do meu Nexus 5 através de Tapatalk
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
True
[Nexus 5 General] Michael88_:
come on people......upload the OTA file....please